TARTUFFE by Molière and translated by Richard Wilbur. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey 2018. Directed by Bonnie J. Monte. Pictured (left to right): Patrick Toon as Orgon and Brent Harris as Tartuffe. Photo credit: Jerry Dalia.
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Friday, May 18, 2018
Submit to Direct at OLT in 2019!
Old Library Theatre is seeking submissions from individuals interested in directing a show during our upcoming 2019 season.
Scheduled performance dates will be:
Two-Weekend Musicals:
(1) March 22-24 & 29-31 (Friday through Sunday)
(2) July 26-28 & August 2-4 (Friday through Sunday)
(3) October 18-20 & 25-27 (Friday through Sunday)
One-Weekend Play:
(1) November 22-24 (Friday through Sunday)
One Act Play Festival:
(1) February 21-24 (Thursday through Sunday)
Youth Productions:
(1) January 17-20 (Thursday through Sunday)
(2) December 19-22 (Thursday through Sunday)
Candidates must complete the online Director Submission Form by July 1. For additional information, consult our Submission Instructions.
Auditions: Douglas Carter Beane’s “The Nance” for Circle Players
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PISCATAWAY – Circle Players of Piscataway announces auditions for the first production of our 2018/2019 season, “The Nance”, written by Douglas Carter Beane and directed by Jon Heron. Auditions will be held:
· Monday, June 11th, 7 to 9 pm
· Thursday, June 14th, 7 to 9 pm.
· Callbacks on Tuesday, June 18th, 7 to 9 pm. (Please note callbacks are by invitation only.)
The production runs Sept 28th through Oct 14th, 2018.
"THE NANCE" is a highly entertaining and funny exploration of gay life in 1937, a time when being openly gay was often dangerous. It is an ensemble show in which all characters, except Ned, are part of a burlesque company doing comedy sketches. Expert comic timing required. The ability to play an instrument, juggle or dance/sing, etc., especially for the female roles, is a plus, although not required. Note: the women wear burlesque costumes and do some stripping, but there will be no nudity for them. The stripping is comical rather than sexual.
The auditions will consist of readings from the show.
Cast Breakdown:
· Chauncey Miles – 30s to early 50s. An elegant, refined gay man, who dresses and speaks show biz every minute of the day. In the burlesque sketches, he plays the character of “the nance,” an extremely effeminate gay character, played for laughs.
· Ned – Brief nudity required. 20s to mid-30s, a handsome, down-to-earth butch gay guy. He knows who he is and doesn’t like playing games about it.
· Sylvie – Burlesque performer, 20s to 40s. She’s got a communist party membership card, and don’t you forget it. Very opinionated. Very Brooklyn.
· Joan – Burlesque performer. 20s to early 40s. Loves her liquor (maybe a little too much) and loves her job.
· Carmen – Latin spitfire type, burlesque performer. 20s to early 40s.
· Efram – 30s to early 60s. Top banana in the burlesque sketches. A New York Jew who tolerates communists and pansies, but doesn’t really like them, and makes sure you know it.
Auditions will be held at Circle Playhouse, 416 Victoria Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Questions may be submitted to the theater at circleplayersnj@gmail.com.
The Lord Stirling Theater Company Performs Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ in Basking Ridge June 1-10
Othello, the Moor, is a general in the Venetian army. He secretly marries Desdemona, the daughter of a prominent Venetian senator. Othello’s ensign, Iago, harbors jealousy and resentment towards the Moor for having promoted another soldier, Cassio, ahead of him. He also suspects that Othello has had an affair with his wife, Emilia. To get revenge, Iago devises a plan to plant suspicions in Othello’s mind that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him with Cassio. Iago’s lies and insinuations drive Othello mad with jealousy and incite him into a murderous rage, with tragic results.
Written around 1604, “Othello” is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, and its themes of jealousy, manipulation, and division remain relevant to the present day.
Thursday, May 17, 2018
John McEwen of NJ Theatre Alliance Receives Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award
(Morristown, NJ) On June 14th, 2018, at Pines Manor in Edison, NJ, John McEwen, Executive Director of New Jersey Theatre Alliance (“the Alliance”) will receive The Robert J. Smythe Award for Outstanding Professional Fundraiser from the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (“AFP-NJ”) PHOTO ABOVE.
Since 1981, AFP-NJ’s Excellence in Philanthropy Awards have recognized the achievements of some of the most notable citizens and organizations in the State who have dedicated their efforts toward making New Jersey a better place to live. Information on the ceremony and tickets are available at afp-nj.org or by calling (732) 279-4258.
“I am grateful and humbled to be recognized by my peers for doing a job that gives me great joy,” said McEwen. “It allows me to use my skills and resources to make sure theatre and the arts remain vital to our communities, and available and accessible for everyone in New Jersey.”
Connie Alexis-Laona, Alliance board member and philanthropy consultant, and Nina Stack, President of the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers, nominated McEwen for the honor. “It was my pleasure to nominate John as AFP-NJ's Outstanding Professional Fundraiser,” said Alexis-Laona. “As an arts leader who believes in the power of philanthropy, John's fundraising and community-building efforts have benefitted the New Jersey arts community for many decades.”
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
George Street Playhouse honors DR. PENELOPE LATTIMER for arts advocacy at Annual Gala Benefit
(L to R:) George Street Playhouse Board Chair James N. Heston; Robert Campbell; GSP Board President Penelope Lattimer, Ph.D.; GSP Gala Committee Chair Kenneth M. Fisher Jr. (jerry Dalia)
New Brunswick, NJ – George Street Playhouse’s Annual Gala Benefit, held Sunday, May 6, at the Heldrich in downton New Brunswick, saw GSP Board President Dr. Penelope Lattimer honored with the Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award. The black-tie event also celebrated the work of renowned playwright and friend of the Playhouse, the late Arthur Laurents, who would have turned 100 this year, with performances of songs from West Side Story, Gypsy, La Cage aux Folles, and his other Broadway hits.
The Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award pays tribute to an individual, corporation or foundation whose dedication to the arts enhances the cultural life of the citizens of New Jersey. Dr. Lattimer was this year’s recipient for her career as a distinguished educator and a leading voice for the arts and arts integration in education in New Jersey. Dr. Lattimer’s passion for the arts carried over into her service as a board trustee for several prominent New Jersey arts organizations, including George Street Playhouse, Crossroads Theatre, American Repertory Ballet/Princeton Ballet School, Grounds for Sculpture, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
GSP Artistic Director David Saint hosted the evening’s Cabaret, which featured performances from Michele Ragusa (Broadway’s Young Frankenstein, Urinetown), Lee Roy Reams (Broadway’s 42nd Street, The Producers), Ross Lekites (Broadway’s Frozen, Kinky Boots), Solea Pfeifer (West Coast tour of Hamilton, TV’s Scandal), and renowned tenor Richard Troxell (New York City Center Encores! Do I Hear A Waltz?, Lt. Pinkerton in Frédéric Mitterrand's 1995 film version of Madama Butterfly). Representing George Street Playhouse’s 2017-18 season were Laiona Michelle (Broadway’s Amazing Grace, GSP’s American Hero), Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Broadway’s Lysistrata Jones, GSP’s I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and Kally Duling (Broadway’s Fun Home, GSP’s American Hero).
Audition: ‘The Outsiders’ at Holmdel
THE OUTSIDERS by S.E. Hinton adapted by Christopher Sergel
Directed by Kirk White
Audition Dates:
Wednesday May 16 & Thursday May 17, 2018 7-9:30 PM
Callbacks (if necessary) Saturday May 19 2:00 PM
Duncan Smith Theater 36 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733 (White Barn on the corner of Holmdel High School grounds)
Production Dates:
July 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, Aug 3, 4, 5
Cast members must keep rehearsal scheduling conflicts to a minimum.
Needed are a range of performers, both female and male, all ages and ethnicities welcome. No pre-registration is required. Monologues are welcome but not required. Audition sides from the script will be provided at auditions.
All Roles Are Open.
"The Outsiders," a play based on the classic novel by S.E. Hinton, adapted by Christoper Sergel. Seen through the eyes of Ponyboy, a Greaser on the wrong side of life who is caught up in territorial battles between the have-it-made rich kids, "The Socs," and his tough, underprivileged family and friends. As these young people try to find themselves and each other, the sadness of sophistication begins to reach them, and change them.
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
Ponyboy: Male, 14-18 Greaser. novel’s narrator and protagonist; the youngest of the Greasers; his literary interests and academic accomplishments set him apart from the rest of his gang; because his parents have died in a car accident, he lives with his brothers Darry and Sodapop; Darry repeatedly accuses him of lacking common sense, but Ponyboy is a reliable and observant narrator; he struggles with class division, violence, innocence, and familial love, but matures, eventually realizing the importance of strength in the face of class bias.
Johnny Cade: Male, 14-18 Greaser. physically small for his age; does not succeed in school, but approaches intellectual matters with steady concentration; child of alcoholic, abusive parents; nervous and sensitive; since his parents do not care for him, he sees the Greasers as his true family; in turn, the older boys, particularly Dally, are protective of him.
Dallas (Dally) Winston: Male, 16-18 Greaser. the toughest hood in Ponyboy’s group; a hardened teen who used to run with gangs in New York; unlike his friends, does not put grease in his hair; his violent tendencies make him more dangerous than the other Greasers, and he takes pride in his criminal record; feels protective of Johnny Cade.
Two-Bit: Male, 17-19 Greaser. joker of Ponyboy’s group; his real name is Keith, a wisecracker who regularly shoplifts; prizes his sleek black-handled switchblade; instigates the hostilities between the Socs and the Greasers by flirting with Marcia, the girlfriend of a Soc.
Darry: Male, 20-22 Greaser. Ponyboy’s oldest brother who is raising Ponyboy because their parents have died in a car crash; strong, athletic, and intelligent; has quit school; works two jobs to hold the family together; unofficial leader of the Greasers; becomes an authority figure for Ponyboy; makes good chocolate cake, which he and his brothers eat every day for breakfast; other Greasers call him “Superman.”
Sodapop: Male, 16-18 Greaser. Ponyboy’s brother; a high school dropout; works at the local gas station; "movie-star" handsome; Ponyboy envies Sodapop’s good looks and charm; plans to marry Sandy, a Greaser girl.
Sherry, “Cherry” Valance: Female 16-18 Soc. The one everyone is in love with. Cherry is sharp, tougher and more savvy than your average Soc but ultimately she’s looking for acceptance and love; same as everyone else. She befriends Ponyboy and Johnny and stands up to her Soc Boyfriend to protect them but when everything falls apart, her loyalties are truly tested. Ultimately she rejects the notions of the class system…although there are moments when this is tested.
Marcia: Female 16-18 Soc. Although she is generally a few steps behind her best friend, Cherry, Marcia is every bit as fierce. Her wit is lighting fast and acerbic. She’s tough and not afraid to go toe to toe with the Greasers. She flirts with and (maybe?) likes Two-Bit.
Sandy: Female, 15-18 Greaser. Sandy has an abusive homelife that has darkened her almost to the point of no return. She loves Soda-Pop and would like nothing more than to have a life with him, but her circumstances force her to make tough choices.
Bob Sheldon: Male, 18-20 Soc. Cherry’s boyfriend, presumably possessing many fine character attributes…unfortunately he’s a mean drunk and we don’t get to see many of those. Mr. Hyde more often than Dr. Jekyll, Bob is vicious and cruel to the Greaser, pursues them with relentless menace and pays the ultimate price for his abuse.
Randy: Male, 18-20 Soc. Bob’s friend and Marcia’s boyfriend. Randy goes along with Bob’s cruelty but his heart is not in it. He hates this class system and eventually sympathizes and agrees to help the greasers, but reminds Ponyboy that nothing will change.
Adult Male/Ensemble Leader: 35-60 Similar to the Stage Manager in Our Town, this actor will play multiple adult roles in the show as well as coordinate and lead the ensemble in creating the theatrical world of the play. He’s Ponyboy’s teacher, Mr. Syme and therefore a constant presence as the play is basically Pony’s paper to him. Should have a strong presence and be capable of multiple, believable characters at the drop of a hat. Improv, movement, musical, and ensemble theatre skills a plus (but not a pre-requisite)
Ensemble Males & Females 14-20 Think Zanni in classic Comedia del’arte. The ensemble will, under the direction of the Ensemble Leader, create and perform the world of the play. This includes, but is not limited to, playing supporting roles, being extras in multiple scenes, creating the various locations and ambiance theatrically, providing sound effects and music accompaniment to various scenes, fighting a huge street rumble and last but not least, convincingly portraying a raging FIRE! These are show-stealing, super fun and physically demanding roles and we cannot stress the physically demanding part as you will basically be in motion from the moment the audience starts to enter the house until the final bow. Dance, movement, improv and fight skills a plus (although not a pre-requisite). Please note any musical instruments (esp percussion) you play well.
JUNE READING
My Old Friend
A new play by Stephen Larsen
Monday, June 4, 2018 7PM
November 5, 1980. John Lennon, alone in his apartment at the Dakota in New York city, is at a crossroads. He has been having recurring dreams of death… ready to make big changes in his life… if he can summon up the courage. Just then, who should appear, unannounced at his door – having charmed his way past the Dakota's gatekeeper? Paul McCartney – whom he hasn’t seen for some four years. John is astounded – glad – and wary – about the sudden appearance of his old friend. Can they mend fences? Can they come together? Or are they forever doomed to be bound by the strands and complications of their shared history…
$5 Suggested Donation
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Accepting Applications Worldwide for 30th International Vocal Competition
(Fort Lee, New Jersey; May 14, 2018) – Artistic Director Lucine Amara invites vocalists of all ages worldwide to apply to the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's (Verismo Opera) 30th Annual International Vocal Competition. The early bird registration deadline is July 31, 2018.
"As unbelievable as it is, the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera is going to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Though it certainly does not seem that long, we have come a long way. Our productions are bigger and grander. The audiences have grown to new heights. The caliber of our artists is top draw, and we are very proud our vocal competition has helped many young artists experience the 'big stage' with us. The free masterclasses we offer for the finalists have given many participants a chance to grow and move on to a great career," said Amara, who performed for over 40 years at the Metropolitan Opera in 882 on stage performances in 56 roles.
Preliminary Auditions
Preliminary auditions occur on November 1, 3, 6, and 8, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Final auditions are held on December 6, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All auditions take place at Nola Studios in New York City in the United States of America. The application deadline is October 18, 2018. A professional accompanist is provided to all vocalists participating in the preliminary and final auditions.
At the preliminary auditions, a luminary panel of judges officiates, including Metropolitan Opera legend Lucine Amara; Maestra Lucy Arner, Music Director/Principal Conductor, New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera; and Evelyn La Quaif, General Manager and Stage Director, New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera. Upon request, the judges' comments are sent to all preliminary participants and finalists.
Free Master Class
A free master class is offered to all applicants accepted to sing in the preliminary auditions, and finalists selected to perform in the vocal competition will be invited to attend three four-hour free master classes. During the master classes led by Amara and La Quaif, artists learn deportment, language, style and presentation at auditions.
Finalists are given feedback; extensive free coaching on language, style and presentation; and the opportunity to perform in Verismo Opera's fully staged upcoming productions. Winners receive cash awards totaling $3,500 ($2,000 first prize, $1,000 second prize and $500 third prize).
Application
All applicants are required to send an application, a resume, a bio, a MP3 file or a CD containing an aria recording, an 8 x 10 black and white photo, and the application fee. An application may be downloaded at http://bit.ly/NJAVO2018VCApplication. Applicants will be notified if they are accepted into the competition.
The early bird registration fee, $55, is in effect through July 31, 2018, changing to $75 on August 1, 2018. Payment may be made securely online at http://verismopera.org/donate-2/ located at the bottom of the page or by check made out and sent to Verismo Opera, P.O. Box 3024, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024-9024.
Verismo Opera, the Bergen Performing Arts Center's (bergenPAC) house opera company, is recognized for providing opportunities for artists to learn and perform in a professional environment with a live orchestra. Vocal competition winners and finalists perform in several of Verismo Opera's productions. The 28th and 29th Annual International Vocal Competition's first prize winners, sopranos Zhanna Alkhazova and Yulan Piao, performed in Verismo Opera's debut of Turandot.
For further information or to schedule an audition appointment, contact info@verismopera.org or call (201) 886-0561.
About New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera
For 29 years, the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, has been an integral part of the region’s classical music culture. Led by Metropolitan Opera luminary Lucine Amara, Verismo Opera is the Bergen Performing Arts Center's house opera company. Verismo Opera provides performing opportunities for artists through semi-annual productions and concerts, directs an international vocal competition drawing artists worldwide, and organizes opera workshops and master classes.
For information, visit Verismo Opera's web site, www.verismopera.org; follow the company on Facebook, http://bit.ly/9JXTP8, or Twitter @NJVerismoOpera; or call (201) 886-0561.
PHOTO:
Lucine Amara presented soprano Yulan Piao, the first place winner in the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's 29th Annual International Vocal Competition, the $2,000 award at the opera company's production of Turandot. Ms. Piao performed the role of Liu.
Photo Credit: Marilyn Monsanto
‘Annie’ Shines at The Barn Theatre
Annie
Written by Thomas Meehan, Book by Charles Strouse, Music by Martin Charnin
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow."
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Box Office Performances:
5/18/2018 @ 8:00 PM, 5/19/2018 @ 2:00 PM, 5/20/2018 @ 2:00 PM
5/26/2018 @ 8:00 PM, 5/27/2018 @ 2:00 PM
6/1/2018 @ 8:00 PM, 6/2/2018 @ 8:00 PM, 6/3/2018 @ 2:00 PM
6/8/2018 @ 8:00 PM, 6/9/2018 @ 8:00 PM
The Barn Theatre is located at 32 Skyline Drive in Montville, New Jersey
Cast
Grace Farrell
Jenn Bedell
July
Elizabeth Bigham
Duffy
Zoe Davies
Orphan Chorus / Understudy: Annie
Jayden Declet
Kate
Gianna DePreta
Orphan Chorus
Ava DiGiovanni
Bert Healy/Harold Ickes
Jeff Dopson
Mrs. Pugh / Ensemble
Nancy Flynn Brennan
Lily St. Regis
Meg Foley
NYC Kid
David Gilgur
NYC Kid
Samantha Gilgur
Usherette / Ensemble
Susan Hagen
Drake (May 16-18)
Scott Hart
Tessie
Alexandra Hermans
Cecille / Connie Boylan / Ensemble
Lindsey Hresko
Annie
Eve Johnson
Bonnie Boylan
Dana Kemp
Apple Seller
Leonard Klein
Pepper
Brooke Lelia
FDR
Rich Maloy
Rooster Hannigan
Brian Merrill
NYC Kid / Molly Understudy / Orphan Chorus
Luna Mills
Orphan Chorus / Swing
Louise Miniter
Sophie the Kettle / Ronnie Boylan
Shannon Phillips
Star to Be / Ensemble
Adelaide Prekopa
Molly
Valentina Reale
Eddie/Louis Howe/ensemble
Lawrence Sanders
Daddy Warbucks
Tom Schopper
Mrs. Greer / Ensemble
Leslie Silverman
Miss Hannigan
Sharon Singleton
Drake (May 25 - June 9)
Alan Van Antwerp
Annette / Ensemble
Sydney Warren
Dogcatcher / Ensemble
Thomas Wertheimer
Dreamcatcher’s Multiple Personality Disorder: Improv Comedy on October 14!
DREAMCATCHER REPERTORY THEATRE, professional Theatre in Residence at Oakes Center in Summit, celebrates spring with an evening of improv comedy featuring its resident troupe, MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER, on Saturday, October 14. This unpredictable evening is an affordable, enjoyable evening that is packed with laughs from start to finish.
MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER features a cast of Dreamcatcher improv regulars, including Laura Ekstrand, Noreen Farley, Lulu French and more. Look out for a special guest or two from the New York improv scene via the Upright Citizens Brigade and Gotham City Improv.
The show includes improvisational comedy sketches that use audience suggestions to shape the scenes that the actors instantly create onstage. Performers use ingredients such as everyday objects, strange maladies, and unusual circumstances to cook up unconventional mini-plays that appear and disappear in a matter of minutes. Every show is unique, with delightful surprises throughout the evening.
MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER will appear (and disappear!) at Dreamcatcher on Saturday, October 14 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20, and $15.00 for students 15 and younger. To purchase tickets in advance, go to www.dreamcatcherrep.org or call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006.
The performance is at Oakes Center, located at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit. The parking lot is accessible from Ashwood Avenue, behind the theatre. For information on any of Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre's programs, please contact Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901, 908-514-9654, www.DreamcatcherRep.org.
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Saturday, May 12, 2018
NJ Rep to Premiere Mercy
LONG BRANCH, NJ – New Jersey Repertory Company located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, is proud to present the world premiere of Adam Szymkowicz’s Mercy from June 14 through July 15, 2018. This surprisingly funny, dark comedy is directed by Gail Winar, and stars Christopher Daftsios, Dan Grimaldi, Nandita Shenoy, and Jacob A. Ware.
After his wife is killed in a car accident, Orville attempts to move on with his life. His father takes on the responsibility of caring for his new granddaughter, while his boss at work, aggressively tries to comfort him. However, everything changes for Orville when he inadvertently meets Ian, the troubled man responsible for his wife's death. Will Orville choose redemption or revenge?
Tickets, Subscriptions, Reservations
Mercy runs June 14 through July 15, 2018. Previews are Thursday and Friday, June 14 and 15 at 8:00 PM, and Saturday, June 16 at 3:00 PM. Opening night with reception is Saturday, June 16 at 8:00 PM.
Performances are Thursdays, Fridays 8:00 PM; Saturdays 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM; Sundays 2:00 PM.
Tickets are $46 (opening night with reception, $60; premium seating + $5). Annual subscriptions are $225 per person. For tickets or additional information call 732-229-3166 or visit www.njrep.org.
EXIT 22 Monthly Musical- Open to All
Exit 82 is pumped to begin our Monthly Musical Series! Each month, we will host a night open to all to attend and be cast in a show! That night, we will cast the show, read through the script, and perform the musical numbers! Get a chance to perform some of your dream shows with your friends! The musical and cast changes each month.
Our first Monthly Musical will be HEATHERS on May 18th at 7pm!
Click here to reserve your spot!
34 Main Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
Friday, May 11, 2018
7th Inning Stretch: 7 10-minute plays about baseball at Mile Square Theatre
Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County’s leading professional theatre, presents its annual 10-minute play festival, 7th Inning Stretch: 7 10-minute plays about baseball .
In celebration of Hoboken’s historical claim as the birthplace of baseball, since 2003 MST has commissioned some of America’s most celebrated playwrights to create short work on the theme of baseball. This year’s lineup of writers has eagerly accepted the assignment and will be hitting it out of the park on May 18, 19, and 20 when this annual event is presented at Mile Square Theatre’s Hoboken performance venue.
This year’s writers include Bixby Elliot (If on a Winter’s Night), Bruce Graham (Moon Over the Brewery), Chris O’Connor (The Mascots), Tira Palmquist (The Way North), Guillermo Reyes (Men on the Verge of a His-Panic Breakdown), Nantida Shenoy (Washer/Dryer), and Anna Ziegler (Photograph 51).
Chris O’Connor, MST Artistic Director and producer of the festival, says, “This is our 14th year of premiering 10-minute baseball plays, and once again, we have an accomplished and diverse roster of playwrights for the Stretch. The plays are moving, funny, and so entertaining. It makes for a unique evening of theatre. The Stretch never fails to dazzle our audience, and they will not be disappointed. The entire event is a benefit for Mile Square Theatre.”
7th Inning Stretch, presented by Mile Square Theatre
May 18 @ 8pm
May 19 @: The Triple Play Party! Doors open at 6:30, curtain at 8pm Join the actors and the board for an evening of food, drink, and incredible auction items!
May 20 @ 3pm
Tickets available at www.milesquaretheatre.org, or by calling 201-683-7014.
Tickets are $30 • $18 students and seniors.
Triple Play Party: $75
Discount Parking available at The Harlow @ 14th and Willow, and at Little Man Parking at 1300 Jefferson Street.
For more information on Mile Square Theatre, please visit www.milesquaretheatre.org.
Double Fun at The Dover Little Theatre
Written and Directed by: Thom Florio
May 18 and 19 at 8pm
May 20 at 2pm
In this comedic thriller written by a local playwright, eight strangers are summoned to a derelict vaudeville theater to fulfill the wishes of the theater's founding members -- their grandparents. A series of sinister events makes them realize their gathering was for a completely different purpose than previously believed.
This is a staged reading, admission is free, but donations are very much appreciated.
To reserve tickets please click here or call 973-328-9202.
Leading Ladies
Written by: Ken Ludwig
Directed by: Neil Fitzpatrick
June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 8pm
June 16 at 2pm
Two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren't nephews, but nieces!
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